New World Red
July 2023

When discussing the factors that contribute to terroir, whether related to elevation, climate, or soil types, it can be easy to overlook the importance the ocean plays in wine production. After all, many of the regions we associate with the New World, such as California’s Central Valley and the Mendoza region of Argentina, are hot and dry, not to mention far removed from the coast. However, this month we will look at two growing regions with a decidedly maritime climate, both located in the Southern Hemisphere and influenced by the Southern and Indian Oceans.

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